1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 445 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Celica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |